Events for August 13, 2011
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Saturday, August 13
Samoan Flag Day Festival | SF
Take part in a tradition,, at a Samoan Flag Day celebration on Saturday, August 13 at Phillip & Sala Burton High School.
Every year, the Samoan Chiefs Council of California puts on a celebration to commemorate the raising of the United States flag over American Samoa in 1900, ...
Verizon Urban Challenge San Francisco | 2011
Update: All 100 slots for the Urban Challenge are now filled, however, you can still register and be put on the waiting list, because if teams drop out at the last minute, Verizon will fill up the empty spots on a first come, first served ...
| 10:00 am | History Tour Series: Uptown to the Lake | Oakland | FREE* *RSVP by calling Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234
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| 10:00 am | Burlingame ArtzFest | FREE |
| 10:30 am | Raising Chickens Workshop | Walnut Creek | FREE |
| 11:00 am | Backpack Giveaway for School Kids | Bayview | FREE |
| 12:00 pm | 5th Annual San Rafael Food & Wine Fest | North Bay | FREE* *Food & wine tasting wristbands are $15 or $25.
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| 12:00 pm | Free Picnic Party in the Presidio | SF | FREE* *RSVP required & sliding scale donations accepted.
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Free Cupcakes & Retro Beach Party | SF
Rock out with some red velvet at SusieCakes’ 1950s-themed “Retro Beach Party” in celebration of their 5th Birthday on Saturday, August 13.
Every SusieCakes location (including Marin and SF) will have a DJ spinning beach tunes, a balloon artist, a coloring contest, games and more, with 5% ...
| 2:00 pm | Kids Puppet Making Party | Mission | FREE |
| 5:00 pm | Summer Beats Concert Series | Alameda | FREE |
Life-Sized Board Game Night | SF
Come for a night of Connect Four and Coronas at Homefrys’ monthly game nights at Coffee Bar from 6 till 10 p.m.
Entry is free for the summer and includes the chance to play giant games like life-sized Super Nintendo, Taboo and Jenga, along with happy ...
| 7:00 pm | San Francisco City Star Party | Lands End | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | Win Tix: Iranian / Refugee Music & Art Night | SF | WIN* *Normally $15, but two lucky funcheapers will each win a pair of tickets
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Disney’s “Up”: Outdoor Film Night & Costume Contest | Berkeley
Bring your bow-tie and boy scout badges for an outdoor showing of Disney’s animated feature “Up” and pre-show costume contest at Berkeley’s Center Street Summer Cinema event on Saturday, August 13.
This award-winning cartoon comedy follows the story of an elderly widower who is forced into an adventure ...
Free Shakespeare in the Park 2011 | Cupertino
Think of this like those outdoor movies in Dolores Park but instead it’s a live play featuring the works of Shakespeare. Bring your friends, dates, a blanket and a picnic (don’t forget a bottle of wine) to enjoy the 29th season of free professional theater ...
Film Night in the Park “Jaws” | Dolores Park
Every summer Film Night in the Park puts on free outdoor movies in parks throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Films are free of charge in beautiful park settings and projected on a giant outdoor screen. Arrive early, spread out a ...
Ninjas Vs. Pirates Scavenger Hunt Battle | SF
Settle the score and choose your team wisely for CLASH’s “Ninja Vs. Pirates Scavenger Hunt Battle” through the Lower Haight on Saturday, August 13.
An epic battle between nunchucks and salty scallywags, battle it out all while solving clues, executing wild challenges, engaging in a rowdy ...
Renegade Drive-In Movie Night: “The Big Lebowski” | Novato
It’s a night of bowling, bums and Jeff Bridges at a free drive-in showing of “The Big Lebowski” this Saturday, August 13.
Following the saga of Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, who in a case of mistaken identity, gets involved with a wheelchair-bound millionaire, his kidnapped trophy wife ...
Learn to Transform Your Sidewalk Into a Garden | GG Park
The SF Department of Public Works has teamed up with the SF Botanical Garden Society and SF Parks Trust to bring you free Saturday workshops to teach you everything you need to know to “green” your sidewalk.
We’ll give you step-by-step instructions to transform your sidewalk ...
Every Saturday
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday.
Free Community Yoga Class
Every Saturday | 10 am
Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
FREE
Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome.
Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks.
Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form.
You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong.
Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
